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श्री राम जानकी

Lord Rama & Sita

ॐ रामाय नमः · Jai Shri Ram

The embodiment of Dharma, the perfect king, and the eternal devoted couple, their story has guided humanity for millennia.

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Who is Lord Rama?

Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born in the sacred city of Ayodhya to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. He is celebrated as Maryada Purushottam, the supreme person of dignity and virtue, whose every action was guided by righteousness, truth, and compassion.

His life, as told in the immortal Ramayana composed by Maharishi Valmiki and later by Goswami Tulsidas in the Ramcharitmanas, is the eternal blueprint for a noble life: as a devoted son, a faithful husband, a just king, and an unwavering upholder of Dharma.

रामो विग्रहवान् धर्मः

Ram is the very embodiment of Dharma, Valmiki Ramayana

Lord Rama's story is not merely a myth, it is a living spiritual guide. Every episode of his life teaches us how to navigate the challenges of the world with grace, courage, and unwavering faith in righteousness.

Birth in Ayodhya

Born to King Dasharatha on Navami Tithi of Chaitra month, celebrated as Ram Navami. His birth fulfilled a divine prophecy to restore Dharma to the cosmos.

Swayamvar of Sita

Ram broke the divine bow of Lord Shiva at the swayamvar of Janakpur, winning the hand of Sita, daughter of King Janaka, and of Mother Earth herself.

14 Years of Exile

To honour his father's promise, Ram accepted 14 years of exile in the forests with Sita and Lakshmana, the supreme sacrifice of a devoted son.

Victory over Ravana

After Sita's abduction, Ram led an army of devotees across the ocean, defeated the demon king Ravana, and restored righteousness, the eternal triumph of good over evil.

Ram Rajya

Ram's return to Ayodhya, celebrated as Diwali, ushered in Ram Rajya, the golden age of just and compassionate governance, still invoked as the ideal of good rule.

Sita Mata, Daughter of the Earth

Sita is the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, discovered as an infant in a golden furrow of the earth, hence she is known as Bhumija, daughter of the Earth. She is the embodiment of purity, devotion, sacrifice, and feminine strength.

Her unwavering love for Lord Rama, her extraordinary courage through the trials of exile and captivity in Lanka, and her final return to her mother earth are among the most profound and moving tales in all of human literature.

जनकसुता जगजननी जानकी

Sita, daughter of Janaka, mother of the world, Ramcharitmanas

Sita is worshipped as Jaganmata, the mother of the universe. Her name is always spoken before Ram's: Jai Siya Ram, honouring the divine feminine as the very foundation of creation.

Purity

Sita's absolute purity and devotion is unmatched in all of sacred literature

धी

Strength

She endured captivity in Lanka with extraordinary courage and dignity

Compassion

Known for her tender heart toward all beings, great and small

Devotion

Her devotion to Lord Ram is the eternal model of divine love and surrender

Royalty

Born of Janaka, queen of Ayodhya, mother of Luv and Kush

भू

Earth's Daughter

Born from the sacred earth itself, Bhumi Devi's own child

Lakshmanji, The Eternal Companion

Lakshmanji, the younger brother of Lord Rama, is said to be a one-quarter component of manifest Vishnu and is considered an avatar of Shesha Naga, the cosmic serpent upon whom Vishnu rests. He is the very embodiment of brotherly love, sacrifice, and unwavering allegiance.

When Rama accepted his 14-year exile, Lakshmana left behind his wife Urmila, his palace, and all comforts, and followed his elder brother into the forest without a moment's hesitation. He stood as Rama's protector, companion, and devoted servant throughout every trial, every battle, every sorrow.

अनुज स्वामि सखा सिय माता। सेवक जन प्रिय उर अस भ्राता॥

In my heart, the younger one who serves the Lord as a friend and follows the mother Sita, such is the devotion of Lakshmana, Ramcharitmanas

He was highly skilled in the science of archery and his dedication to Lord Rama is described as unparalleled, even among the gods. Lakshmana's life teaches us that the highest dharma is to serve the righteous with one's whole heart, asking nothing in return.

Supreme Archer

Highly skilled in the science of archery, his arrow never missed and his aim was divine

Protector

Stood guard outside Rama and Sita's hut every night, sleep was a luxury he sacrificed for fourteen years

Avatar of Shesha

Considered an incarnation of Shesha Naga, the cosmic serpent and eternal supporter of Vishnu

प्रे

Brotherly Love

His devotion to Rama surpasses all other examples of fraternal love in sacred literature

धी

Sacrifice

Left behind wife Urmila, kingdom, and comfort, all for the service of his elder brother

Warrior

Slew Meghnad (Indrajit), Ravana's mighty son, one of the greatest feats of the Lanka war

The Seven Virtues of Ram

Satya

Absolute truthfulness, Ram never uttered a falsehood in his entire life

Dharma

Unflinching righteousness, every action guided by Dharma above personal gain

Karuna

Boundless compassion, equal kindness toward the highest king and the lowest devotee

शौ

Shaurya

Matchless valour, warrior without equal who vanquished Ravana and countless demons

ज्ञा

Viveka

Perfect wisdom, every decision made with deep discernment and foresight

मि

Mitra Bhava

Divine friendship, his bond with Sugriv, Vibhishan and Hanuman is eternal

ब्र

Vinaya

Supreme humility, the greatest king who bowed to all, served all, loved all

Mantras & Prayers

Maha Mantra

ॐ राम रामाय नमः

Om Ram Ramaya Namah

The supreme mantra of Lord Ram, chanted for peace, protection, and liberation from all suffering

Taraka Mantra

राम राम राम

Rama Rama Rama

Lord Shiva whispers this mantra into the ears of the dying at Kashi, it is the bridge across the ocean of existence

Jai Siya Ram

जय सियाराम · जय जय सियाराम

Jai Siya Ram · Jai Jai Siya Ram

Victory to Sita and Ram, the greeting of devotees, honouring the divine couple together in every moment

Ashtottara, 108 Names Opening

श्री रामाय नमः · श्री रामचन्द्राय नमः · श्री रघुनाथाय नमः

Shri Ramaya Namah · Shri Ramachandraya Namah · Shri Raghunathhaya Namah

From the 108 sacred names of Lord Ram, each name a different facet of the divine

Worship at Shri Ram Mandir Auckland

Lord Rama and Sita are the presiding deities of our Mandir. Daily Aarti is offered at 8:15 AM and 7:00 PM. Every Tuesday evening, devotees gather for the recitation of the Ramcharitmanas. Ram Navami and Diwali are our grandest celebrations, join us.

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